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Dec

17

2024

Community Spirit: Abia Village, Okon-Aku, Embarks on Ambitious Road Revamp Project

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By Comr Amos Oge Kalu In a heartwarming testament to the indomitable spirit of community resilience, the people of Okon Aku in Ohafia, Abia State, have embarked on an audacious journey to revamp a 7km road that has lain in ruin for over four decades. https://youtu.be/4bauo68S7W4?si=84ZV8ifbZVBnxL-2 The Elu, Amuke, Okon Aku to Erei road, a vital artery that connects several neighboring villages, has been a perennial thorn in the side of the community. The road's deplorable state has not only hindered the transportation of agricultural produce from the highly industrious communities in Ohafia to urban markets but has also posed…

Dec

16

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

There’s No Rift Between Kalu, Otti Over Abia Airport Project – Okoh Clears Air

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Chief Chidiebere J. Okoh, an APC Chieftain in Abia State, has clarified that the recent claims suggesting a rift between Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu and Governor Alex Otti over the proposed Abia Airport project are unfounded. According to Okoh, both leaders are working together to ensure Abia's progressive indices remain on the positive trajectory. He stated that they are contributing their quota through pragmatic political efforts at the federal and state level. Okoh emphasized that there is a lot of behind-the-scenes work involved in projects like this, including lobbying, goodwill exchange, and underground efforts. He noted that Rt. Hon.…

Dec

13

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Royal Renaissance “The Integrity Group” Lauds Gov. Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu on Developmental Strides

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Umuahia, Abia State - Tuesday, December 10, 2024, will go down in history as a day of celebration and appreciation for the members of Royal Renaissance, "The Integrity Group", as they gathered to express their gratitude to Governor Alex Otti OFR, and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu CON. The group, led by its Chairman, HRH Eze Bobby Aguocha, the Ohuruzo of Umuohuru Kingdom, commended Governor Otti for his unwavering commitment to transforming Abia State into a modern-day community through his numerous road projects. According to HRH Eze Aguocha, "Our Governor is the true…

Dec

12

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Exclusive: CRIMMD Director James Shares Story of Nigeria History Museum, Solicits for Help.

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Dr. Raphael James is the Director of the #CentreforResearchInformationandMediaDevelopment, (CRIMMD). CRIMMD is the pioneer of the Nigeria History Museum in Nigeria. He is a prominent son of Ikwuano. Based in Lagos, Dr. James has inarguably achieved milestones and is yet unyielding, hence he has so much up his sleeves to impact on the younger and unborn generations. In this exclusive interview with Charity Uwakwe of Famousreporters.com, in his office at Idimu area of Lagos State, the proud Ikwuano son revealed that his motivation to establish what is currently described as the first and only renowned Nigeria History Museum in Nigerian…

Dec

11

2024

By Amos Oge Kalu

Resolute Stand Against Northern Hegemony: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Responds to Atiku Abubakar’s Endorsement of Northern Presidency

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PRESS RELEASE: Date: 11/12/2024 - Resolute Stand Against Northern Hegemony: Ohanaeze Ndigbo Responds to Atiku Abubakar's Endorsement of a Northern Presidency—Umahi's Development Projects to Guarantee Igbo Votes for Tinubu in 2027. The Apex Igbo Sociocultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, vehemently issues this formal response to the recent declarations made by Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President and 2023 PDP Presidential Candidate. His overt endorsement of a Northern Presidency for the upcoming 2027 elections exacerbates longstanding concerns within the Nigerian polity, particularly among the Igbo people, regarding the potential subversion of the critically important principle of rotational presidency—an essential pillar of…